How to sign “July” in ASL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the American sign. See the BSL sign for “July” instead
Step by step
- Extend your pinky and trace a small J in the air to form the first letter.
- Hold your index and middle fingers up, pressed tightly together, for U.
- Shape an L by extending your thumb and index finger at a right angle.
- Spread your thumb and pinky apart, folding the middle fingers down, for Y.
- Spell smoothly at chest height with your palm facing forward and an even rhythm.
Practice tip
Think of JULY as two pairs — J-U then L-Y — to keep the four letters crisp and grouped.
Fingerspell “July”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Note: J and Z are signed with motion, not a static handshape.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.